The PassMyKitchen compliance dashboard (called the Today screen) is the first thing you see when you open the app. It shows your compliance score, today's tasks, your compliance streak, and quick access to key features. This guide explains every element on the dashboard and how to use it to stay inspection-ready every day.
For the complete setup walkthrough, see how to set up PassMyKitchen. For the daily workflow built around this dashboard, see daily food safety routine under 5 minutes. For the complete inspector checklist, see our health inspection checklist.
The Today screen layout
When you open PassMyKitchen, the Today screen greets you by name with a time-appropriate message ("Good morning," "Good afternoon," or "Good evening") and shows today's date. Below the greeting, you see four key elements.
Compliance score
A circular progress ring displaying your overall compliance percentage. The ring color changes based on your score: green (80% and above), yellow (50% to 79%), or red (below 50%). The score animates when it changes, and a small badge shows the point change since your last visit (for example, "+5" after completing tasks).
Your compliance score is calculated from multiple factors: whether you have a current HACCP plan, what percentage of today's tasks you have completed, and whether your logged temperatures are within safe limits. The score updates in real time as you complete tasks.
Today's tasks
A list of compliance tasks generated from your HACCP plan and your equipment inventory. Each task has a name, a description, and a completion status. Common tasks include:
- Temperature checks for each refrigeration unit (for example, "Reach-in Cooler temperature check")
- Hot holding temperature checks for steam tables and warming units
- Cleaning and sanitization log entries
- Handwash station verification
- Other monitoring tasks specific to your operation and equipment
Tap any task to open its entry form. Temperature tasks open a modal where you enter the reading in Fahrenheit. Cleaning tasks open a modal where you check off items. General tasks open a confirmation modal. For how to log temperatures specifically, see how to log food temperatures digitally.
Compliance streak
Your streak displays the number of consecutive days you have completed all daily tasks. A flame icon accompanies the streak counter. When you hit milestones (7 days, 14 days, 30 days), a celebration message appears briefly:
- 7-day streak: "Consistency is the key to passing inspections."
- 14-day streak: "Two weeks strong! Your compliance habits are solid."
- 30-day streak: "You are in the top tier of food safety compliance."
The streak motivates daily consistency. A broken streak (a day where you did not complete all tasks) resets the counter. The app also tracks your longest streak for reference.
Quick actions
Three quick action buttons below the main dashboard provide shortcuts to common tasks:
- Log a delivery (links to the receiving log entry form)
- Upload a document (links to the Documents section)
- Ask AI (links to the AI Assistant)
These actions cover the tasks you do less frequently than temperature and cleaning checks but still need quick access to.
How your compliance score is calculated
Your compliance score is a weighted combination of several factors.
HACCP plan status. Do you have a current, generated HACCP plan? Having an active plan contributes to your baseline score. Without a plan, your score starts lower because the foundation of your food safety system is missing.
Daily task completion. What percentage of today's tasks have you completed? This is the most dynamic factor. Completing all tasks pushes your score higher. Incomplete tasks lower it.
Temperature log accuracy. Are your logged temperatures within safe limits? Temperatures within range (cold holding at or below 41°F, hot holding at or above 135°F per the FDA Food Code) contribute positively. Out-of-range readings with documented corrective actions are better than no readings at all.
The score updates in real time. Complete a temperature check and watch the score increase. The immediate feedback reinforces the habit. For a deeper dive into how the score works, see compliance score explained.
Completing your daily tasks
Temperature logs
Tap a temperature check task (for example, "Reach-in Cooler temperature check"). A modal opens with a field for the temperature reading in Fahrenheit. Enter the reading from your probe thermometer. The app timestamps the entry automatically with the current date and time.
If the temperature is within safe limits, the task is marked complete and your score updates. If the temperature is out of range (above 41°F for cold holding, below 135°F for hot holding), the app displays a warning. You may need to enter a corrective action describing what you did (moved food to backup cooler, adjusted thermostat, discarded items).
Each temperature entry takes about 15 seconds. For a full shift with 3 pieces of equipment checked at opening and during service, total temperature logging time is under 2 minutes.
Cleaning logs
Tap a cleaning task. A modal opens with cleaning items to check off. Check each item you cleaned and sanitized, then save. The entry is timestamped and added to your compliance record.
Cleaning tasks are typically generated for end-of-day completion, but you can complete them at any time. Consistent cleaning log entries show inspectors that your cleaning schedule is followed daily, not just on inspection day.
Other tasks
Additional tasks generated from your HACCP plan may include handwash station checks (verify soap, paper towels, and warm water), sanitizer concentration verification, and pest evidence checks. Each task opens a simple confirmation modal. Tap, verify, save. Most tasks take 10 to 15 seconds each.
Total daily routine: under 5 minutes spread across opening, service, and closing. The CDC estimates 48 million foodborne illness cases per year. Five minutes of daily monitoring is a small investment against that risk. For the daily food safety workflow, see our food safety checklist.
What the compliance score means for inspections
Your compliance score is an internal metric. Health inspectors do not see a number. What they see is the evidence behind the number.
Above 80%. Your records show consistent daily compliance. Temperature logs with regular entries at proper intervals. Cleaning logs with daily documentation. A current HACCP plan. When the inspector arrives, open Inspector Mode from the "Inspection" section in the sidebar and show them your phone. Everything they need is organized, timestamped, and professional.
50% to 79%. You have some gaps. Review which tasks you are missing and build the habit of completing them every day. Common gaps: skipping temperature checks during slow days, forgetting cleaning logs on busy nights, not logging receiving temperatures for deliveries. The dashboard makes these gaps visible so you can address them.
Below 50%. Significant gaps exist. Your records will not demonstrate consistent compliance to an inspector. Focus on completing all tasks daily for the next 7 days to build your score and establish the habit. The compliance streak feature helps: aim for 7 consecutive days of 100% task completion.
For guidance on using Inspector Mode during inspections, see how to use Inspector Mode.
Customizing your dashboard
Your tasks are generated automatically based on your HACCP plan, business type, and equipment inventory. If your operation changes (new equipment, new menu items, change of state), update your business details in Settings > Business and regenerate your HACCP plan from the HACCP Plan section. Your daily tasks update to reflect the changes.
The task list is not manually customizable (you cannot add arbitrary tasks), because every task is tied to a CCP or monitoring procedure in your HACCP plan. This ensures that your daily tasks are always aligned with your food safety system, not a random to-do list. For food trucks and cloud kitchens, this alignment between plan and daily practice is what inspectors want to see.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I check my compliance dashboard?
At minimum, check the Today screen at opening (to see your tasks for the day) and at closing (to complete any remaining tasks and see your final score). During service, check every 2 hours when you do temperature rounds. The dashboard is designed for frequent, brief visits throughout the day.
Why is my compliance score low after I just signed up?
Your score starts lower because you have a HACCP plan but no compliance history yet. The score reflects both your plan status and your daily task completion. As you complete tasks over the first few days, your score rises. After a week of consistent daily compliance, most users are above 80%.
Can I add custom tasks to my dashboard?
The task list is generated from your HACCP plan and cannot be manually edited to add arbitrary tasks. This is intentional: every task is tied to a monitoring procedure or CCP in your food safety plan. If you need a task that is not appearing, check whether your equipment inventory or HACCP plan needs updating. Regenerating your plan after updating your business details will produce new tasks that match your current operation.
Does the compliance score affect my health inspection?
The compliance score itself is not visible to inspectors and is not part of any health department system. What the score represents (consistent daily monitoring, organized records, a current HACCP plan) is exactly what inspectors evaluate. A high compliance score means the evidence behind your score will impress the inspector. A low score means there are gaps in your records that an inspector would notice.
What time do daily tasks reset?
Tasks reset at midnight local time. Any tasks not completed by midnight are counted as missed for that day and affect your compliance streak. Temperature tasks and cleaning tasks regenerate fresh for the new day. Start your morning routine by opening the Today screen and completing your opening checks.